Every great organization is driven by personal stories

People build deeper bonds with organizations that engage with stakeholders through authentic stories.

Commercial Shorts

Personal stories move people

Meridian Hill Pictures' expertise lies in authentic and emotionally compelling character-based storytelling. We specialize in the full creative development, production, post-production and distribution of short-form documentary-style videos that tell human stories of relevance for non-profits, schools, government agencies and mission-driven companies. Our videos captivate viewers, engage target audiences, mobilize partners and volunteers, demonstrate and document impact. With each project, we make it easy for our clients, handling all stages of the process, from pre-production planning to final cut. We also develop customized audience and stakeholder engagement strategies around every project, ensuring that powerful storytelling advances our client’s specific impact goals.

An independent filmmaker's sensibilities

We apply the same attention to detail and level of commitment to our storytelling craft on every client project we take on. This process starts with careful research and relationship-building. Our team dives into the mission and culture of our client's communities, collaborating closely to identify individual, relatable people to profile and follow through compelling storylines. Through a combination of filmed interviews, visuals of real world environments and the broader communities, we construct layered, people-centered, inspiring narratives that move audiences. We never just leave our clients with films or digital files. We go several steps further beyond the production of films, ensuring that the stories we tell through video are paired with smart outreach and distribution strategies for maximum impact. By matching our filmmaking expertise with a commitment to measurable impact and results, we ensure each project becomes a long-lasting investment and one that facilitates meaningful change.

Portfolio: Nonprofit + Corporate Clients

Washington Ballet

A series of three videos to mark the 40th anniversary of The Washington Ballet and introduction of new artistic director Julie Kent.

Chancellor Henderson's Anniversary

Our clients

Deedee Parker Wright, Executive Director, Jubilee JumpStart

“I would absolutely, in a heartbeat, with no reservations recommend MHP to anyone! Lindsay and Lance were responsive and attentive in the midst of a very tough time frame and produced a beautiful film we can use for years. We look forward to working together again!”

“I’m so pleased with the video Meridian Hill Pictures produced for WABA. It’s really incredible. The stories are so strong and truly help tell the narrative of this work.”

Autumn Orme, Associate Director of Communications and Development, Lutheran Social Services/National Capital Area

“We were completely satisfied with the video Meridian Hill Pictures produced for LSS/NCA. The crew was very flexible and spent the time to meet with staff to get to know our community. They really got to the heart of the organization and became a part of it to really understand what the video should be. They were also really fun and pleasant to work with, both on-site and through editing.”

“MHP was wonderful to work with — responsive, intelligent, probing. Their work was professional, thorough, and aesthetically captivating. MHP are gifted filmmakers, with a very clear sense of how to tell a story so that an audience will be both draw-in and urged to action.”

“MHP honored the importance and the impact of the voices of our clients. They were deeply committed to helping the community members tell their stories, in their own words. They listened, they were responsive, and they truly were a joy to work with.”

Brigitte Winter, Executive Director, Young Playwrights’ Theater

“MHP is an awesome documentary film company focused on creating films with social impact. They’re a mission-driven for-profit deeply invested in using media arts to empower communities.”

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